Legal Articles and Expert Perspectives

The popularity of NFT’s is developing at a rapid rate. But moves to clarify their exact status are not moving anywhere near as quickly

If anyone doubted the appeal of NFT’s, they should perhaps take a look at the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) – a collection of 10,000 individual ‘bored ape’ images that have generated more than $1 billion in sales. They should also bear in min...

By Syedur Rahman  24 January 2022
3 min read

The FCA’s move to impose changes on the advertising of cryptocurrency is sure to have serious implications for the market

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is looking to tighten the rules on advertising as it prepares to oversee the promotion of cryptocurrencies.

By Syedur Rahman  21 January 2022

Cryptocurrency fraud and Norwich Pharmacal and Bankers Trust relief

Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a cryptocurrency fraud case that was notable for a UK court granting permission for Norwich Pharmacal and Bankers Trust relief to be served outside of the jurisdiction. 

By Syedur Rahman  12 January 2022
3 min read

As we enter the final quarter of the financial year, it is important for those involved with cryptocurrency to be aware of their tax obligations

Research published early in this financial year by the Financial Conduct Authority showed that approximately 2.3 million people in the UK own cryptocurrency. As the final quarter of the financial year is now upon us, those who do possess cr...

By Syedur Rahman  12 January 2022
2 min read

Aziz Rahman highlights what needs examining in the Attorney General’s SFO investigation

With the Attorney General set to examine the way the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) functions, Law360 asked Rahman Ravelli’s Aziz Rahman what issues the investigation should focus on.

By Azizur Rahman  10 January 2022

Aziz Rahman examines the NatWest money laundering fine

With NatWest being fined £265 million for its money laundering failings, Aziz Rahman wrote an article that assessed aspects of the case.

By Azizur Rahman  6 January 2022

Rahman Ravelli outlines the ongoing challenge of regulating cryptocurrency

With Chainalysis’ Crypto Crime Report stating that cryptocurrency-related crime was at an all-time high in 2021, Rahman Ravelli were asked for their opinions by Financial News.

6 January 2022

Smart Legal Contracts and Common Law

Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details the Law Commission’s analysis of smart legal contracts

By Syedur Rahman  21 December 2021
2 min read